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LOT 1850
Medieval and Later Bronze Artefact Collection
CIRCA 14TH-17TH CENTURY A.D.
3/4 - 1 5/8 in. (66.5 grams total, 18-42 mm).
Comprising: a sheet-bronze knife pommel; a mount shaped as fleur-de-lis with two studs on the reverse; a circular domed mount with a central whirl motif; a pendant or a mount formed as the crescent moon and star; a small quatrefoil pendant; a small bifacial floral pendant; a square seal matrix with a bird; a hooked tag with fleur-de-lis; and a mount with an acorn finial. [9, No Reserve]
ProvenanceFound Lancashire and Yorkshire, UK.
Acquired on the UK art market.
Property of a Lancashire, UK, collector.
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LOT 1850
Medieval and Later Bronze Artefact Collection
Estimate £60 - 80€70 - 93 (for guidance only)$81 - 108 (for guidance only)
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Medieval Bronze Ring with Petalled Flower
12th-14th century A.D.Estimate: £40 - 60 (+bp*)
Bids: 1 | Current Bid: £5
With a wide hoop and an oval bezel with an eight-petalled flower on a pointillé-decorated field. 5.92 grams, 21.49 mm overall, 19.25 mm internal diameter (approximate size British P, USA 7 1/2, Europe 16.23, Japan 15)
Ex German art market, 2000s. Acquired from an EU collector living in London. From the collection of a Surrey, UK, gentleman. -
Medieval Pewter Ring Brooch
Circa 14th century A.D.Estimate: £20 - 30 (+bp*)
Opening Bid: £5
Annular brooch with fine ropework pattern and six projecting granulated pyramids on the outer edge, articulated pin. 2.32 grams, 19 mm
From the private collection of Graham Slater (1927-2024), Cambridge, UK; formed 1980s-1990s. Accompanied by a previous dealer's sales ticket. -
Medieval Bronze Seal with Large Bird Holding a Branch
14th century A.D.Estimate: £200 - 300 (+bp*)
Opening Bid: £100
Vesica-shaped with a loop on the reverse, a bird holding a branch at the centre, inscription surrounding 'IESV: SEL BON E LEL', translating as ‘I am a seal, good and loyal’. 5.88 grams, 26 mm
Acquired on the European art market.
